The Dartford Crossing and surrounding areas will face a series of overnight closures for maintenance and repairs this weekend (August 16 to August 19).
These include closures of the West and East Tunnels, as well as the closure of the fast link to the A2 carriageway tonight (Friday), with diversions in place via National Highways roads.
The Dartford Crossing, previously known as the Dartford Tunnel until 1991, is a major road crossing over the River Thames in England.
It connects Dartford in Kent (south) to Thurrock in Essex (north) via the A282 road.
This information is accurate at the time of publication, but may be subject to change, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Friday, August 16 – Saturday, August 17
A282-Southbound
A2 both directions Bexleyheath to Pepperhill carriageway 10pm – 6am
Closures for surface works
Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18
A282 Northbound
Dartford Crossing West Tunnel 8pm – 5am
Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
Diversion via National Highways roads
Sunday, August 18 – Monday, August 19
A282 Northbound
Dartford Crossing East Tunnel 10pm – 5am
Carriageway and slip road closure for tunnel works
Diversion via National Highways roads
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